Strong Communities

A thoughtful approach to land use planning, paired with decision-making that balances growth and development with natural and cultural resource protection, is vital to maintaining a healthy and vibrant Piedmont region.

Support Loudoun’s Agricultural Businesses! Weigh in on ABC Licensed Uses that Impact Farmers and Residents

Support Loudoun’s Agricultural Businesses! Weigh in on ABC Licensed Uses that Impact Farmers and Residents

June 18 meeting canceled – Loudoun County staff and Supervisors have been working hard since last November on the update to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan for Western Loudoun. On date TBD and July 16 at …
U.S. Route 29 Slated to Become an“Innovation Corridor”

U.S. Route 29 Slated to Become an“Innovation Corridor”

This text was taken from an email alert sent out on May 15, 2025. Sign up for email alerts → U.S. Route 29 looking into Charlottesville. Photo by Hugh Kenny/PEC.  Dear Supporter, U.S. Route 29 is …
bikers on green bike path

Charlottesville Bike Month Starts May 1!

Happy Bike Month! May is packed with events, gatherings and group rides organized by Piedmont Mobility Alliance groups and partners …
Exploring New Public Parks in the Piedmont

Exploring New Public Parks in the Piedmont

Conserved public spaces have measurable impacts on our lives: research shows that spending time outdoors improves both physical and mental health, and can even improve students’ grades, lower blood pressure and drive economic growth. If …
Another Chance to Weigh In: Rt. 50 Public Input Session on March 26

Another Chance to Weigh In: Rt. 50 Public Input Session on March 26

I want to let you know about another opportunity to weigh in on an important transportation planning issue that could impact the quality of life and sense of place for residents and visitors along the …
March 18: Loudoun Board to Vote on Proposed Changes to Regulate Data Center Development

March 18: Loudoun Board to Vote on Proposed Changes to Regulate Data Center Development

Next Tuesday, Mar. 18, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors plans a major vote on its proposed Phase One amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance to better manage data center development in the county …
biking/walking collage

Mobility Summit galvanizes community for better walking, biking and outdoor access; unofficially launches Three Notched Trail plan

Area residents, organizations and leaders who want better places to walk, bike and run are coming together at the Fifth Annual Charlottesville/Albemarle Active Mobility Summit Thursday, Mar. 6 (5:30–8 p.m.) and Friday, Mar. 7 (9 …
A Historic Opportunity: Help Make Oak Hill Virginia's Newest State Park

A Historic Opportunity: Help Make Oak Hill Virginia’s Newest State Park

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create an expansive new state park in Loudoun County, a proposed park that will protect a National Historic Landmark and offer easy access to the outdoors for millions of …
aerial image of downtown Culpeper in the evening

Culpeper Co.: December 2024 Updates

This year, we made a concerted effort to better inform the Culpeper community about local events. We have some good news to shhare with you about decisions that were only achieved through strong community engagement …